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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.42 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.42 and 135.33 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.42 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.42 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.42 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 36,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,866.60/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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