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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 272.95 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 272.95 and 132.51 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 272.95 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/272.95 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 272.95 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 36,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,168.60/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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