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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 295.16 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 295.16 and 94.17 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 295.16 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/295.16 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 295.16 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 27,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.22/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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