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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.62, 296.42 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.62, 296.42 and 82.06 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.62 : 296.42 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.62/296.42 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.62x = 296.42 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.62x = 24,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323.69/197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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