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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 272.52 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 272.52 and 132.09 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 272.52 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/272.52 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 272.52 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 35,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997.17/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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