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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 296.71 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 296.71 and 111.30 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 296.71 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/296.71 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 296.71 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 33,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023.82/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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