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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 296.73 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 296.73 and 82.36 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 296.73 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/296.73 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 296.73 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 24,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.68/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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