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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 297.24 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 297.24 and 121.04 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 297.24 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/297.24 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 297.24 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 35,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977.93/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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