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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 272.73 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 272.73 and 120 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 272.73 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/272.73 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 272.73 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 32,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,727.60/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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