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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.58 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.58 and 120.62 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.58 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.58 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.58 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 35,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773.48/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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