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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 296.33 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 296.33 and 94.75 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 296.33 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/296.33 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 296.33 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 28,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.79/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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