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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.65 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.65 and 94.48 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.65 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.65 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.65 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 27,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932.27/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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