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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 272.07 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 272.07 and 127.30 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 272.07 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/272.07 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 272.07 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 34,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.83/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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