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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 297.06 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 297.06 and 95.19 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 297.06 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/297.06 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 297.06 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 28,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.14/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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