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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 272.29 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 272.29 and 135.03 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 272.29 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/272.29 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 272.29 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 36,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767.32/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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