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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.73 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.73 and 123.75 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.73 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.73 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.73 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 36,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,720.34/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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