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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 272.02 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 272.02 and 127.20 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 272.02 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/272.02 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 272.02 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 34,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598.95/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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