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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 271.88 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 271.88 and 123.32 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 271.88 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/271.88 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 271.88 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 33,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,528.24/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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