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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.97 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.97 and 75.56 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.97 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.97 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.97 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 22,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361.64/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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