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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 296.01 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 296.01 and 94.72 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 296.01 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/296.01 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 296.01 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 28,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.15/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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