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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.48 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.48 and 116.48 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.48 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.48 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.48 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 34,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.02/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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