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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.28 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.28 and 82.04 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.28 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.28 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.28 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 24,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305.33/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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