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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.79 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.79 and 123.93 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.79 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.79 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.79 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 33,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806.86/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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