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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 272.31 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 272.31 and 135.27 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 272.31 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/272.31 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 272.31 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 36,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835.63/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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