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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 294.96 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 294.96 and 141.36 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 294.96 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/294.96 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 294.96 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 41,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695.55/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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