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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 296.01 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 296.01 and 94.62 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 296.01 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/296.01 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 296.01 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 28,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008.47/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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