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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.44 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.44 and 75.32 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.44 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.44 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.44 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 22,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252.54/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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