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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 295.77 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 295.77 and 94.43 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 295.77 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/295.77 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 295.77 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 27,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930.65/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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