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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 295.88 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 295.88 and 67.28 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 295.88 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/295.88 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 295.88 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 19,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.33/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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