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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 271.69 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 271.69 and 134.07 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 271.69 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/271.69 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 271.69 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 36,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425.48/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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