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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.36 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.36 and 115.36 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.36 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.36 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.36 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 34,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188.09/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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