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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.76 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.76 and 81.64 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.76 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.76 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.76 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 24,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145.85/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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