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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 296.40 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 296.40 and 116.43 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 296.40 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/296.40 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 296.40 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 34,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,509.85/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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