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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 272.61 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 272.61 and 132.06 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 272.61 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/272.61 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 272.61 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 36,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,000.88/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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