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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 296.01 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 296.01 and 81.93 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 296.01 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/296.01 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 296.01 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 24,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252.10/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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