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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.68 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.68 and 94.46 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.68 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.68 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.68 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 27,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.93/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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