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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 295.02 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 295.02 and 131.82 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 295.02 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/295.02 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 295.02 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 38,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,889.54/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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