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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.57 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.57 and 135.38 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.57 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.57 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.57 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 36,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,899.47/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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