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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 272.40 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 272.40 and 118.68 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 272.40 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/272.40 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 272.40 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 32,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,328.43/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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