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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 272.67 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 272.67 and 123.87 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 272.67 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/272.67 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 272.67 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 33,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775.63/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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