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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 296.91 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 296.91 and 116.86 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 296.91 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/296.91 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 296.91 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 34,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,696.90/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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