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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 296.46 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 296.46 and 116.50 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 296.46 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/296.46 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 296.46 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 34,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.59/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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