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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 272.18 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 272.18 and 135.07 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 272.18 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/272.18 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 272.18 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 36,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.01/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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