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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 295.73 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 295.73 and 124.93 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 295.73 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/295.73 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 295.73 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 36,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,945.55/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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