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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.28 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.28 and 116.28 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.28 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.28 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.28 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 34,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451.44/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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