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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 272.03 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 272.03 and 134.93 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 272.03 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/272.03 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 272.03 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 36,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,705.01/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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