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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 273.06 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 273.06 and 135.71 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 273.06 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/273.06 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 273.06 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 37,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,056.97/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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