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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.19 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.19 and 124.34 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.19 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.19 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.19 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 36,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,826.78/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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