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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.45 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.45 and 75.82 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.45 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.45 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.45 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 22,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.84/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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