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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.82 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.82 and 67.21 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.82 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.82 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.82 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 19,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882.06/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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