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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.35 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.35 and 75.79 is: 113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.35 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.35 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.35 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 22,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460.89/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.70

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