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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 296.97 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 296.97 and 67.95 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 296.97 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/296.97 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 296.97 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 20,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.00/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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