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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.41, 272.46 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.41, 272.46 and 122.73 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.41 : 272.46 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.41/272.46 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.41x = 272.46 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.41x = 33,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,439.02/197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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