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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 296.43 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 296.43 and 111.13 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 296.43 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/296.43 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 296.43 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 32,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940.78/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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