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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 272.56 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 272.56 and 132.20 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 272.56 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/272.56 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 272.56 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 36,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,032.43/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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