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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.53 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.53 and 94.51 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.53 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.53 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.53 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 27,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930.54/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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