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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.78 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.78 and 120.84 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.78 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.78 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.78 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 35,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863.20/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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