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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 272.17 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 272.17 and 131.90 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 272.17 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/272.17 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 272.17 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 35,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897.53/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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