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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 271.82 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 271.82 and 131.50 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 271.82 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/271.82 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 271.82 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 35,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744.33/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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