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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.08 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.08 and 177.88 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.08 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.08 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.08 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 52,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666.71/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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