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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 272.07 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 272.07 and 127.21 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 272.07 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/272.07 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 272.07 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 34,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,610.02/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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