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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 271.93 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 271.93 and 118.38 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 271.93 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/271.93 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 271.93 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 32,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191.07/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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