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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 297.15 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 297.15 and 116.83 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 297.15 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/297.15 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 297.15 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 34,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716.03/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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