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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 296.25 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 296.25 and 83.50 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 296.25 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/296.25 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 296.25 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 24,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736.88/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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