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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.89 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.89 and 114.94 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.89 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.89 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.89 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 34,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008.86/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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