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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 295.88 and 75.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 295.88 and 75.62 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 295.88 = 75.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/295.88 = 75.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 295.88 × 75.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 22,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372.59/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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