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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 296.14 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 296.14 and 120.88 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 296.14 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/296.14 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 296.14 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 35,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.80/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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