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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 271.98 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 271.98 and 118.39 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 271.98 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/271.98 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 271.98 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 32,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199.71/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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