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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 271.99 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 271.99 and 119.39 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 271.99 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/271.99 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 271.99 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 32,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.27/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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