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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.34 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.34 and 82.09 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.34 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.34 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.34 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 24,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327.45/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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