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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 296.96 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 296.96 and 67.94 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 296.96 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/296.96 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 296.96 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 20,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173.64/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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