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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 294.99 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 294.99 and 120.03 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 294.99 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/294.99 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 294.99 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 35,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,407.65/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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