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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.70 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.70 and 116.73 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.70 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.70 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.70 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 34,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.79/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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