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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.40 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.40 and 115.88 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.40 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.40 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.40 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 34,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.90/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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