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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 272.32 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 272.32 and 127.51 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 272.32 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/272.32 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 272.32 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 34,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723.52/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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