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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.36 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.36 and 94.79 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.36 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.36 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.36 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 28,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,090.01/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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