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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 295.96 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 295.96 and 116.24 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 295.96 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/295.96 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 295.96 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 34,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402.39/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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