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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 295.85 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 295.85 and 75.46 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 295.85 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/295.85 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 295.85 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 22,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.84/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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