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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 296.15 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 296.15 and 67.40 is: 101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 296.15 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/296.15 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 296.15 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 19,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.69/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.08

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