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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.48 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.48 and 82.22 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.48 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.48 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.48 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 24,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375.31/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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