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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 295.38 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 295.38 and 124.86 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 295.38 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/295.38 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 295.38 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 36,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.15/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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