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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.81 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.81 and 127.68 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.81 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.81 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.81 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 34,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832.73/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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