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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.35 and 75.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.35 and 75.81 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.35 = 75.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.35 = 75.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.35 × 75.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 22,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466.29/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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