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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.61 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.61 and 50.82 is: 76.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.61 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.61 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.61 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 15,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022.90/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.23

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