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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 272.03 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 272.03 and 127.24 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 272.03 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/272.03 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 272.03 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 34,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613.10/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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