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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 272.30 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 272.30 and 131.85 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 272.30 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/272.30 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 272.30 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 35,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902.10/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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