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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.65 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.65 and 120.52 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.65 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.65 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.65 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 35,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.11/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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