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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.70 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.70 and 127.70 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.70 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.70 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.70 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 34,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,822.43/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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