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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 272.29 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 272.29 and 118.65 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 272.29 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/272.29 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 272.29 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 32,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306.18/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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