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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 295.88 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 295.88 and 120.44 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 295.88 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/295.88 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 295.88 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 35,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.71/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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