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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 272.84 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 272.84 and 127.93 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 272.84 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/272.84 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 272.84 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 34,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,904.42/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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