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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 296.17 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 296.17 and 115.31 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 296.17 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/296.17 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 296.17 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 34,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151.36/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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