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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 272.69 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 272.69 and 135.54 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 272.69 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/272.69 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 272.69 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 36,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958.70/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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