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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.30 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.30 and 127.44 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.30 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.30 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.30 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 34,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.27/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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