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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.66 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.66 and 132.77 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.66 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.66 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.66 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 39,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388.62/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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