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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 296.06 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 296.06 and 94.63 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 296.06 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/296.06 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 296.06 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 28,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014.20/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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