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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.36 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.36 and 116.44 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.36 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.36 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.36 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 34,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.16/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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