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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.49 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.49 and 135.39 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.49 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.49 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.49 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 36,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.42/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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