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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.45 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.45 and 88.73 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.45 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.45 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.45 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 26,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215.28/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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