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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.18 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.18 and 87.23 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.18 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.18 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.18 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 25,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749.07/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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