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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.50 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.50 and 116.54 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.50 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.50 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.50 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 34,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,554.11/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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