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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.54 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.54 and 131.25 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.54 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.54 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.54 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 35,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,771.45/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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