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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 296.47 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 296.47 and 67.72 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 296.47 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/296.47 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 296.47 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 20,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,077.09/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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