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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 273.11 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 273.11 and 127.10 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 273.11 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/273.11 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 273.11 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 34,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,712.33/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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