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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.55 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.55 and 94.31 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.55 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.55 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.55 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 27,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874.50/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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