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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.73 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.73 and 75.39 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.73 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.73 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.73 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 22,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294.31/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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