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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.51 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.51 and 120.56 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.51 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.51 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.51 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 35,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747.38/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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