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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 271.77 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 271.77 and 134.73 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 271.77 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/271.77 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 271.77 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 36,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,615.57/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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