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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 271.85 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 271.85 and 118.37 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 271.85 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/271.85 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 271.85 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 32,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176.93/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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