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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.65 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.65 and 132.10 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.65 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.65 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.65 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 36,017.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017.07/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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