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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.69 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.69 and 94.94 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.69 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.69 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.69 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 28,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.75/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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