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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.12 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.12 and 116.24 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.12 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.12 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.12 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 34,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420.99/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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