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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.83 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.83 and 111.22 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.83 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.83 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.83 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 33,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,011.95/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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