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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 272.63 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 272.63 and 132.15 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 272.63 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/272.63 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 272.63 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 36,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029.41/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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