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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.64 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.64 and 127.64 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.64 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.64 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.64 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 34,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799.77/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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