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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.16 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.16 and 75.74 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.16 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.16 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.16 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 22,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.16/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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