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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.40 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.40 and 116.47 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.40 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.40 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.40 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 34,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520.23/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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