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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 296.87 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 296.87 and 67.92 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 296.87 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/296.87 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 296.87 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 20,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.41/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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