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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 295.94 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 295.94 and 99.77 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 295.94 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/295.94 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 295.94 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 29,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524.70/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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