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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 272.93 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 272.93 and 119.08 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 272.93 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/272.93 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 272.93 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 32,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500.85/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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