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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 296.04 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 296.04 and 120.30 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 296.04 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/296.04 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 296.04 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 35,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,613.61/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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