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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 296.37 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 296.37 and 67.55 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 296.37 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/296.37 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 296.37 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 20,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.53/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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