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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 295.55 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 295.55 and 75.29 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 295.55 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/295.55 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 295.55 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 22,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.11/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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