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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.91 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.91 and 132.24 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.91 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.91 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.91 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 39,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130.48/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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