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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.74 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.74 and 82.20 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.74 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.74 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.74 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 24,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.03/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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