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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 273.15 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 273.15 and 135.50 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 273.15 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/273.15 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 273.15 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 37,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011.83/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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