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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 295.52 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 295.52 and 81.62 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 295.52 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/295.52 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 295.52 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 24,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.34/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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