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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.98 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.98 and 75.57 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.98 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.98 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.98 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 22,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367.21/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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