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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 271.96 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 271.96 and 131.50 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 271.96 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/271.96 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 271.96 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 35,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762.74/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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