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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 272.00 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 272.00 and 118.40 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 272.00 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/272.00 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 272.00 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 32,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205.95/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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