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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.41 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.41 and 75.88 is: 113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.41 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.41 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.41 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 22,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490.11/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.80

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