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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 296.06 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 296.06 and 81.81 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 296.06 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/296.06 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 296.06 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 24,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220.26/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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