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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 296.18 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 296.18 and 120.66 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 296.18 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/296.18 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 296.18 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 35,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.99/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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