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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 296.46 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 296.46 and 111.88 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 296.46 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/296.46 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 296.46 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 33,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167.94/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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