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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.22 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.22 and 120.01 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.22 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.22 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.22 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 35,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.30/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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