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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 272.34 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 272.34 and 134.39 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 272.34 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/272.34 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 272.34 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 36,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599.68/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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