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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.68 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.68 and 81.63 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.68 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.68 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.68 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 24,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.36/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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