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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.30 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.30 and 121.52 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.30 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.30 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.30 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 36,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,006.38/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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