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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 295.32 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 295.32 and 75.18 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 295.32 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/295.32 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 295.32 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 22,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.16/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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