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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 296.64 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 296.64 and 117.12 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 296.64 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/296.64 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 296.64 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 34,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,742.33/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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