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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 296.06 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 296.06 and 75.71 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 296.06 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/296.06 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 296.06 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 22,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412.84/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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