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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.47 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.47 and 67.66 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.47 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.47 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.47 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 20,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058.50/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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