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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.63 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.63 and 132.02 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.63 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.63 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.63 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 35,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992.50/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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