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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 271.51 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 271.51 and 134.76 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 271.51 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/271.51 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 271.51 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 36,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,588.69/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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