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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 272.61 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 272.61 and 132.26 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 272.61 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/272.61 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 272.61 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 36,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.40/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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