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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.48 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.48 and 94.26 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.48 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.48 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.48 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 27,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851.94/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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