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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 272.06 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 272.06 and 117.42 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 272.06 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/272.06 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 272.06 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 31,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944.70/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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