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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.53 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.53 and 75.86 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.53 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.53 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.53 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 22,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492.90/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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