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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.58 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.58 and 132.18 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.58 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.58 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.58 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 39,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069.76/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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