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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 272.34 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 272.34 and 119.76 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 272.34 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/272.34 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 272.34 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 32,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.44/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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