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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 296.01 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 296.01 and 116.46 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 296.01 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/296.01 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 296.01 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 34,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473.32/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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