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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.18 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.18 and 124.32 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.18 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.18 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.18 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 33,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961.74/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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