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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 273 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 273 and 124.20 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 273 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/273 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 273 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 33,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906.60/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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