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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 272.24 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 272.24 and 135.12 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 272.24 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/272.24 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 272.24 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 36,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,785.92/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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