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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.57 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.57 and 131.22 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.57 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.57 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.57 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 35,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766.64/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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