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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 271.80 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 271.80 and 131.54 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 271.80 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/271.80 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 271.80 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 35,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,751.21/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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