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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.52 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.52 and 94.52 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.52 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.52 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.52 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 27,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932.55/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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