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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.63 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.63 and 73.67 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.63 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.63 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.63 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 21,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779.06/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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