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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 295.86 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 295.86 and 132.31 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 295.86 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/295.86 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 295.86 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 39,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145.24/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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