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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 272.05 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 272.05 and 131.69 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 272.05 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/272.05 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 272.05 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 35,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824.58/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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