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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 296.43 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 296.43 and 94.74 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 296.43 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/296.43 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 296.43 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 28,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082.31/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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