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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.16 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.16 and 94.70 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.16 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.16 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.16 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 28,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,046.35/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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