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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.34 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.34 and 75.89 is: 113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.34 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.34 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.34 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 22,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487.76/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.84

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