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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 271.97 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 271.97 and 131.68 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 271.97 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/271.97 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 271.97 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 35,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,813.01/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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