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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.76 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.76 and 73.79 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.76 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.76 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.76 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 21,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,822.28/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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