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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 271.64 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 271.64 and 131.72 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 271.64 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/271.64 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 271.64 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 35,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779.76/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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