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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 295.79 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 295.79 and 115.97 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 295.79 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/295.79 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 295.79 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 34,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,300.71/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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