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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 296.95 and 61.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 296.95 and 61.00 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 296.95 = 61.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/296.95 = 61.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 296.95 × 61.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 18,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112.16/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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