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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 272.25 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 272.25 and 130.80 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 272.25 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/272.25 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 272.25 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 35,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,610.30/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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