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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.97 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.97 and 111.75 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.97 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.97 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.97 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 33,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074.09/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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