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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 296.39 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 296.39 and 111.02 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 296.39 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/296.39 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 296.39 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 32,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904.01/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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