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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 295.58 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 295.58 and 94.28 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 295.58 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/295.58 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 295.58 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 27,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866.81/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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