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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.82 and 75.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.82 and 75.40 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.82 = 75.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.82 = 75.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.82 × 75.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 22,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304.83/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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