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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 296.19 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 296.19 and 121 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 296.19 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/296.19 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 296.19 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 35,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838.99/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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