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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 272.49 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 272.49 and 118.83 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 272.49 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/272.49 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 272.49 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 32,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379.99/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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