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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 271.84 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 271.84 and 131.41 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 271.84 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/271.84 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 271.84 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 35,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722.49/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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