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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 296.43 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 296.43 and 120.24 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 296.43 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/296.43 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 296.43 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 35,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642.74/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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