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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 295.80 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 295.80 and 81.62 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 295.80 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/295.80 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 295.80 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 24,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.52/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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