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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.60 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.60 and 127.56 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.60 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.60 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.60 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 34,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,772.22/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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