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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.10 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.10 and 94.70 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.10 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.10 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.10 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 28,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040.67/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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