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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 296.24 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 296.24 and 116.37 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 296.24 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/296.24 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 296.24 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 34,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473.45/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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