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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 296.24 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 296.24 and 116.52 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 296.24 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/296.24 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 296.24 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 34,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517.88/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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