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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.75 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.75 and 65.35 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.75 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.75 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.75 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 19,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326.94/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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