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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.40 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.40 and 127.44 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.40 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.40 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.40 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 34,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,714.18/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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