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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 272.43 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 272.43 and 119.79 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 272.43 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/272.43 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 272.43 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 32,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634.39/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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