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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 272.08 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 272.08 and 131.61 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 272.08 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/272.08 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 272.08 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 35,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.45/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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