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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.26 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.26 and 131.85 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.26 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.26 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.26 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 35,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898.41/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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