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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 272.48 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 272.48 and 118.77 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 272.48 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/272.48 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 272.48 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 32,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362.45/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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