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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 295.99 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 295.99 and 132.73 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 295.99 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/295.99 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 295.99 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 39,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,286.75/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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