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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 297.03 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 297.03 and 116.93 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 297.03 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/297.03 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 297.03 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 34,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.72/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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