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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 272.03 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 272.03 and 118.44 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 272.03 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/272.03 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 272.03 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 32,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218.64/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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