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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.59 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.59 and 131.96 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.59 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.59 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.59 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 35,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.94/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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