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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 297.01 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 297.01 and 95.26 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 297.01 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/297.01 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 297.01 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 28,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,291.69/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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