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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.21 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.21 and 124.23 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.21 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.21 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.21 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 33,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940.88/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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