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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 272.98 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 272.98 and 135.89 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 272.98 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/272.98 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 272.98 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 37,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,094.06/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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