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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 272.56 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 272.56 and 119.92 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 272.56 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/272.56 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 272.56 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 32,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.40/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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