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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 273.07 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 273.07 and 124.13 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 273.07 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/273.07 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 273.07 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 33,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896.18/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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