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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.64 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.64 and 120.93 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.64 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.64 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.64 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 35,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,872.68/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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