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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 296.01 and 75.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 296.01 and 75.62 is: 113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 296.01 = 75.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/296.01 = 75.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 296.01 × 75.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 22,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382.80/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.45

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