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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 296.55 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 296.55 and 124.66 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 296.55 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/296.55 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 296.55 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 36,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967.92/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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