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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 271.76 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 271.76 and 134.75 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 271.76 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/271.76 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 271.76 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 36,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.63/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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