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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 273 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 273 and 124.28 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 273 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/273 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 273 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 33,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.44/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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