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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 272.34 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 272.34 and 127.62 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 272.34 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/272.34 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 272.34 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 34,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756.03/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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