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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.48 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.48 and 132.22 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.48 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.48 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.48 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 36,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.31/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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