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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.40 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.40 and 132.64 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.40 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.40 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.40 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 39,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314.50/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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