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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 296.14 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 296.14 and 94.91 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 296.14 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/296.14 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 296.14 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 28,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106.65/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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