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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 273 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 273 and 135.82 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 273 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/273 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 273 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 37,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078.86/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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