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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 295.68 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 295.68 and 75.57 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 295.68 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/295.68 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 295.68 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 22,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.54/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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