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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 272.19 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 272.19 and 118.58 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 272.19 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/272.19 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 272.19 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 32,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274.93/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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