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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.91 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.91 and 135.60 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.91 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.91 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.91 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 37,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006.60/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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