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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 272.08 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 272.08 and 131.62 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 272.08 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/272.08 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 272.08 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 35,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.17/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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