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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 296.82 and 67.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 296.82 and 67.89 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 296.82 = 67.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/296.82 = 67.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 296.82 × 67.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 20,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151.11/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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