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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 295.59 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 295.59 and 116.11 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 295.59 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/295.59 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 295.59 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 34,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,320.95/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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