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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 272.54 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 272.54 and 132.01 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 272.54 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/272.54 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 272.54 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 35,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.01/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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