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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 271.69 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 271.69 and 131.40 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 271.69 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/271.69 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 271.69 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 35,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,699.74/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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