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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 272.51 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 272.51 and 123.83 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 272.51 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/272.51 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 272.51 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 33,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742.93/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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