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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 295.85 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 295.85 and 81.74 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 295.85 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/295.85 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 295.85 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 24,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,183.72/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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