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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 296.87 and 67.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 296.87 and 67.93 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 296.87 = 67.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/296.87 = 67.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 296.87 × 67.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 20,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.81/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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