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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.05, 272.01 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.05, 272.01 and 127.11 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.05 : 272.01 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.05/272.01 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.05x = 272.01 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.05x = 34,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575.19/197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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