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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 272.74 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 272.74 and 118.96 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 272.74 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/272.74 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 272.74 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 32,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444.17/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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