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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.42 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.42 and 127.50 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.42 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.42 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.42 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 34,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732.91/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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