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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.50 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.50 and 82.13 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.50 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.50 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.50 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 24,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.06/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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