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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 271.96 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 271.96 and 123.44 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 271.96 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/271.96 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 271.96 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 33,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570.74/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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