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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 272.85 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 272.85 and 132.13 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 272.85 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/272.85 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 272.85 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 36,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.31/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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