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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.24 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.24 and 94.77 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.24 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.24 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.24 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 28,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074.66/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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