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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.82 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.82 and 116.11 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.82 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.82 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.82 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 34,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,347.88/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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