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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 295.88 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 295.88 and 132.22 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 295.88 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/295.88 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 295.88 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 39,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.25/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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