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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 272.83 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 272.83 and 123.98 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 272.83 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/272.83 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 272.83 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 33,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.48/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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