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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 295.75 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 295.75 and 114.96 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 295.75 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/295.75 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 295.75 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 33,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999.42/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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