Which of the following is likely the value of inverse flattening?

The value of inverse flattening is a measurement used in geodesy to describe the degree of flattening of an ellipsoidal model of the Earth compared to a sphere. This value is calculated as the ratio of the semi-major axis (equatorial radius) to the difference between the semi-major and semi-minor axes (polar radius).

In this case, the correct representation of inverse flattening is a numerical value that is a dimensionless ratio. Therefore, an answer that is presented as a number without units or a fraction is most appropriate.

The number 294.97 is a common value used in geodetic applications, specifically for the WGS84 ellipsoid, indicating a realistic degree of flattening for practical use in geospatial measurements.

On the other hand, a value expressed as a fraction (1/294.97) could be misleading in this context as it would represent a very small number rather than the inverse flattening, which is conventionally expressed as a large number like 294.97. The other numerical values given, such as those representing physical dimensions of the ellipsoid, do not pertain to the inverse flattening measure itself.

Thus, the selected option accurately represents the typical numerical value associated with inverse