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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.25 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.25 and 81.25 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.25 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.25 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.25 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 23,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988.66/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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