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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.60 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.60 and 120.02 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.60 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.60 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.60 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 35,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.35/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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