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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.26 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.26 and 81.94 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.26 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.26 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.26 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 24,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.54/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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