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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.72 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.72 and 120.53 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.72 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.72 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.72 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 35,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,761.58/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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