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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 272.63 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 272.63 and 135.28 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 272.63 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/272.63 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 272.63 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 36,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.04/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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