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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 272.33 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 272.33 and 131.76 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 272.33 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/272.33 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 272.33 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 35,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,882.20/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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