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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.87 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.87 and 75.51 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.87 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.87 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.87 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 22,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339.29/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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