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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.85 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.85 and 75.55 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.85 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.85 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.85 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 22,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351.47/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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