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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 272.46 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 272.46 and 131.85 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 272.46 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/272.46 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 272.46 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 35,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923.85/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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