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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 273.20 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 273.20 and 120.32 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 273.20 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/273.20 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 273.20 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 32,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870.82/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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