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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 271.95 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 271.95 and 127.22 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 271.95 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/271.95 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 271.95 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 34,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597.48/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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