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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.34 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.34 and 127.44 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.34 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.34 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.34 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 34,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707.01/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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