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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 295.83 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 295.83 and 94.49 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 295.83 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/295.83 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 295.83 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 27,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,952.98/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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