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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 295.94 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 295.94 and 111.90 is: 167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 295.94 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/295.94 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 295.94 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 33,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115.69/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.61

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