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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 295.77 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 295.77 and 116.11 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 295.77 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/295.77 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 295.77 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 34,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.85/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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