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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 272.93 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 272.93 and 120.10 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 272.93 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/272.93 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 272.93 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 32,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778.89/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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