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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.61 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.61 and 82.09 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.61 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.61 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.61 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 24,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346.82/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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