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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 272.72 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 272.72 and 118.94 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 272.72 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/272.72 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 272.72 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 32,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.36/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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