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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 297.01 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 297.01 and 82.42 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 297.01 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/297.01 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 297.01 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 24,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478.08/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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