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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 273.15 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 273.15 and 132.35 is: 182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 273.15 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/273.15 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 273.15 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 36,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.40/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.77

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