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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 296.15 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 296.15 and 116.13 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 296.15 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/296.15 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 296.15 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 34,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391.90/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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