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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.50 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.50 and 119.81 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.50 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.50 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.50 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 32,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,648.61/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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