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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 272.55 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 272.55 and 118.88 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 272.55 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/272.55 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 272.55 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 32,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.85/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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