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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.28 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.28 and 88.60 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.28 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.28 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.28 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 26,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,161.81/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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