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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 295.88 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 295.88 and 120.42 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 295.88 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/295.88 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 295.88 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 35,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629.27/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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