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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.05 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.05 and 117.43 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.05 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.05 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.05 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 31,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,945.86/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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