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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.56 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.56 and 95.07 is: 142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.56 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.56 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.56 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 28,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.96/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.54

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