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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.81 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.81 and 95.23 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.81 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.81 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.81 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 28,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.33/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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