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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 295.75 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 295.75 and 99.67 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 295.75 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/295.75 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 295.75 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 29,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477.23/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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