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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 272.56 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 272.56 and 131.98 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 272.56 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/272.56 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 272.56 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 35,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972.47/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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