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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.49 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.49 and 94.91 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.49 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.49 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.49 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 28,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138.21/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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