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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 296.33 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 296.33 and 75.74 is: 113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 296.33 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/296.33 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 296.33 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 22,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444.40/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.66

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