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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 272.88 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 272.88 and 127.76 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 272.88 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/272.88 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 272.88 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 34,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,861.78/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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