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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 272.97 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 272.97 and 135.81 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 272.97 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/272.97 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 272.97 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 37,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,072.06/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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