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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.85 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.85 and 135.66 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.85 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.85 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.85 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 37,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014.83/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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