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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 296.77 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 296.77 and 67.86 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 296.77 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/296.77 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 296.77 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 20,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138.61/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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