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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.97 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.97 and 73.94 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.97 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.97 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.97 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 21,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.93/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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