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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.36 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.36 and 116.48 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.36 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.36 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.36 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 34,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520.01/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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