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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 271.94 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 271.94 and 123.48 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 271.94 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/271.94 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 271.94 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 33,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579.15/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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