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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 295.58 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 295.58 and 81.41 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 295.58 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/295.58 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 295.58 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 24,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061.89/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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