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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.80 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.80 and 67.84 is: 101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.80 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.80 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.80 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 20,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134.25/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.77

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