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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 272.10 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 272.10 and 134.43 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 272.10 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/272.10 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 272.10 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 36,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578.40/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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