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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 295.44 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 295.44 and 73.58 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 295.44 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/295.44 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 295.44 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 21,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738.48/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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