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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.90 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.90 and 121.08 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.90 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.90 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.90 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 35,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,948.65/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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