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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 272.43 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 272.43 and 135.25 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 272.43 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/272.43 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 272.43 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 36,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846.16/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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