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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.74 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.74 and 127.74 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.74 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.74 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.74 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 37,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777.83/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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