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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 295.70 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 295.70 and 75.48 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 295.70 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/295.70 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 295.70 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 22,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319.44/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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