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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 295.26 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 295.26 and 115.98 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 295.26 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/295.26 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 295.26 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 34,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244.25/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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