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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.49 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.49 and 88.72 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.49 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.49 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.49 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 26,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216.61/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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