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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 272 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 272 and 134.95 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 272 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/272 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 272 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 36,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,706.40/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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