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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 296.57 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 296.57 and 120.44 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 296.57 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/296.57 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 296.57 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 35,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716.81/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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