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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 272.82 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 272.82 and 135.51 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 272.82 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/272.82 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 272.82 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 36,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,969.84/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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