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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 295.68 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 295.68 and 116.04 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 295.68 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/295.68 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 295.68 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 34,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.71/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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