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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 295.66 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 295.66 and 67.12 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 295.66 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/295.66 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 295.66 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 19,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.70/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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