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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 296.07 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 296.07 and 120.48 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 296.07 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/296.07 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 296.07 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 35,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.51/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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