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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 272.59 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 272.59 and 131.25 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 272.59 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/272.59 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 272.59 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 35,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,777.44/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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