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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.43 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.43 and 119.88 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.43 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.43 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.43 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 32,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658.91/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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