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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.22 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.22 and 135.12 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.22 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.22 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.22 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 36,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782.37/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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