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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 272.27 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 272.27 and 127.29 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 272.27 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/272.27 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 272.27 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 34,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.61/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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