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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.64 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.64 and 75.39 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.64 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.64 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.64 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 22,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,286.82/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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