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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.68 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.68 and 135.40 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.68 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.68 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.68 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 36,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920.87/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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