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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 295.86 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 295.86 and 132.30 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 295.86 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/295.86 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 295.86 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 39,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142.28/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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