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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.31 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.31 and 67.54 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.31 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.31 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.31 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 20,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012.78/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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