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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.43 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.43 and 120.15 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.43 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.43 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.43 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 35,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,496.42/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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