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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 273.10 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 273.10 and 124.19 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 273.10 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/273.10 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 273.10 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 33,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914.61/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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