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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 295.80 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 295.80 and 124.15 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 295.80 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/295.80 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 295.80 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 36,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,723.57/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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