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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 295.81 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 295.81 and 81.79 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 295.81 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/295.81 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 295.81 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 24,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193.36/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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