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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 296.86 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 296.86 and 82.40 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 296.86 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/296.86 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 296.86 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 24,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459.37/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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