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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 271.94 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 271.94 and 118.40 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 271.94 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/271.94 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 271.94 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 32,196.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196.41/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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