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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.38 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.38 and 127.38 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.38 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.38 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.38 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 34,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.76/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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