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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 295.77 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 295.77 and 75.45 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 295.77 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/295.77 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 295.77 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 22,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315.85/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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