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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 296 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 296 and 83.25 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 296 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/296 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 296 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 24,642
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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