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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 272.45 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 272.45 and 119.75 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 272.45 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/272.45 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 272.45 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 32,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625.29/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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