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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 272.31 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 272.31 and 131.92 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 272.31 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/272.31 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 272.31 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 35,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923.14/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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