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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 295.98 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 295.98 and 94.55 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 295.98 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/295.98 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 295.98 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 27,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.43/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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