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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 272.96 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 272.96 and 119.13 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 272.96 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/272.96 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 272.96 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 32,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.53/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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