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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 272.76 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 272.76 and 120.12 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 272.76 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/272.76 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 272.76 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 32,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,763.93/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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