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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.84 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.84 and 112.37 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.84 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.84 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.84 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 33,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355.35/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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