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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.48 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.48 and 75.37 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.48 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.48 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.48 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 22,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.33/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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