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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 272.60 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 272.60 and 120.01 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 272.60 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/272.60 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 272.60 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 32,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714.73/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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