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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.70 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.70 and 81.61 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.70 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.70 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.70 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 24,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130.93/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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