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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 295.87 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 295.87 and 81.72 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 295.87 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/295.87 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 295.87 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 24,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178.29/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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