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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 272.01 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 272.01 and 119.50 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 272.01 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/272.01 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 272.01 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 32,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505.20/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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