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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.84 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.84 and 111.18 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.84 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.84 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.84 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 33,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002.67/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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