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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 296.68 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 296.68 and 120.86 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 296.68 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/296.68 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 296.68 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 35,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,856.74/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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