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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 296.07 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 296.07 and 81.74 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 296.07 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/296.07 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 296.07 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 24,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200.35/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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