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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.05 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.05 and 124.63 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.05 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.05 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.05 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 36,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,772.08/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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