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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 272.14 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 272.14 and 123.47 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 272.14 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/272.14 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 272.14 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 33,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601.50/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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