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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 272.49 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 272.49 and 132.18 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 272.49 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/272.49 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 272.49 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 36,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017.73/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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