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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.06 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.06 and 120.28 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.06 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.06 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.06 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 32,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843.66/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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