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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 271.87 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 271.87 and 131.50 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 271.87 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/271.87 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 271.87 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 35,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,750.91/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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