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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.86 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.86 and 82.32 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.86 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.86 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.86 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 24,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.52/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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