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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 295.65 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 295.65 and 94.37 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 295.65 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/295.65 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 295.65 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 27,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899.01/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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