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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.61 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.61 and 81.50 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.61 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.61 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.61 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 24,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.33/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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