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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.87 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.87 and 73.82 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.87 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.87 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.87 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 21,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840.75/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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