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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.90 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.90 and 75.54 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.90 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.90 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.90 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 22,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352.29/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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