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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.63 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.63 and 58.27 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.63 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.63 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.63 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 17,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226.36/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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