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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 272.37 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 272.37 and 135.21 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 272.37 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/272.37 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 272.37 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 36,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,827.15/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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