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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 271.42 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 271.42 and 134.87 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 271.42 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/271.42 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 271.42 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 36,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604.72/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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