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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 297.02 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 297.02 and 115.73 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 297.02 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/297.02 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 297.02 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 34,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373.39/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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