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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.60 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.60 and 67.79 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.60 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.60 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.60 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 20,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105.20/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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