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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 297.34 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 297.34 and 120.95 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 297.34 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/297.34 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 297.34 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 35,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,963.71/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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