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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 272.08 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 272.08 and 123.50 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 272.08 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/272.08 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 272.08 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 33,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601.88/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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