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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.67 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.67 and 75.33 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.67 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.67 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.67 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 22,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.97/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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