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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.58 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.58 and 112.28 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.58 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.58 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.58 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 33,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300.00/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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