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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 271.95 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 271.95 and 131.61 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 271.95 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/271.95 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 271.95 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 35,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791.34/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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