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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.31 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.31 and 94.76 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.31 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.31 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.31 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 28,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078.34/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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