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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 271.98 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 271.98 and 131.97 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 271.98 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/271.98 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 271.98 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 35,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,893.20/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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