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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.44 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.44 and 75.83 is: 113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.44 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.44 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.44 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 22,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477.37/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.69

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