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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.70 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.70 and 120.08 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.70 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.70 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.70 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 35,506.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.81/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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