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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.79 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.79 and 120.82 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.79 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.79 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.79 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 35,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,857.03/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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