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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.62 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.62 and 116.80 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.62 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.62 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.62 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 34,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,645.22/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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