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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 297.07 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 297.07 and 116.64 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 297.07 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/297.07 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 297.07 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 34,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649.95/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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