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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.16 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.16 and 120.18 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.16 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.16 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.16 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 35,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472.33/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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