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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.42 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.42 and 118.74 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.42 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.42 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.42 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 32,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347.09/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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