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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.67 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.67 and 116.00 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.67 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.67 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.67 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 34,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298.75/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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