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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 296.00 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 296.00 and 132.38 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 296.00 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/296.00 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 296.00 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 39,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182.34/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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