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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 272.02 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 272.02 and 118.44 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 272.02 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/272.02 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 272.02 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 32,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217.90/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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