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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.62, 272.64 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.62, 272.64 and 132.16 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.62 : 272.64 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.62/272.64 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.62x = 272.64 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.62x = 36,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,032.10/197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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