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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 296.42 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 296.42 and 95.11 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 296.42 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/296.42 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 296.42 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 28,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.21/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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