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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.98 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.98 and 81.77 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.98 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.98 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.98 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 24,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202.28/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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