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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.45 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.45 and 82.13 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.45 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.45 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.45 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 24,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345.55/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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