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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 296.16 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 296.16 and 75.75 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 296.16 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/296.16 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 296.16 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 22,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434.12/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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