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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.10 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.10 and 120.48 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.10 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.10 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.10 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 35,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674.13/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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