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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 273.21 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 273.21 and 124.34 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 273.21 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/273.21 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 273.21 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 33,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972.45/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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