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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 296.04 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 296.04 and 94.60 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 296.04 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/296.04 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 296.04 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 28,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005.58/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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