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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 272.06 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 272.06 and 118.51 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 272.06 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/272.06 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 272.06 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 32,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,241.00/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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