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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 272.91 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 272.91 and 132.42 is: 182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 272.91 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/272.91 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 272.91 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 36,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.74/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.77

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