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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 295.53 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 295.53 and 75.48 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 295.53 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/295.53 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 295.53 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 22,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306.60/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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