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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 296.16 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 296.16 and 75.66 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 296.16 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/296.16 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 296.16 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 22,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407.47/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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