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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 295.66 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 295.66 and 75.34 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 295.66 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/295.66 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 295.66 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 22,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275.02/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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