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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 272.26 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 272.26 and 134.86 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 272.26 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/272.26 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 272.26 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 36,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716.98/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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