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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 296.82 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 296.82 and 116.81 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 296.82 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/296.82 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 296.82 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 34,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671.99/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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