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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.08 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.08 and 120.24 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.08 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.08 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.08 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 32,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.14/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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