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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 295.29 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 295.29 and 121.94 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 295.29 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/295.29 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 295.29 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 36,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.66/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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