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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 296.55 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 296.55 and 82.17 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 296.55 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/296.55 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 296.55 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 24,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368.46/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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