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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.17 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.17 and 132.43 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.17 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.17 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.17 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 39,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,221.79/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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