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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 296.48 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 296.48 and 94.87 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 296.48 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/296.48 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 296.48 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 28,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125.10/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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