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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 296.09 and 75.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 296.09 and 75.67 is: 113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 296.09 = 75.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/296.09 = 75.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 296.09 × 75.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 22,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405.13/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.47

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