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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.51 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.51 and 81.46 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.51 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.51 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.51 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 24,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072.24/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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