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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.85 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.85 and 67.25 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.85 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.85 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.85 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 19,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897.06/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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