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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 295.95 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 295.95 and 116.23 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 295.95 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/295.95 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 295.95 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 34,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398.27/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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