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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.68 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.68 and 81.57 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.68 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.68 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.68 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 24,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118.62/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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