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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.34 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.34 and 94.83 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.34 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.34 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.34 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 28,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101.92/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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