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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 295.98 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 295.98 and 116.16 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 295.98 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/295.98 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 295.98 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 34,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,381.04/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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