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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 272.13 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 272.13 and 118.52 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 272.13 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/272.13 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 272.13 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 32,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252.85/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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