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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 271.88 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 271.88 and 119.36 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 271.88 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/271.88 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 271.88 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 32,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451.60/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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