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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 295.97 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 295.97 and 94.73 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 295.97 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/295.97 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 295.97 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 28,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.28/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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