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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.37 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.37 and 132.66 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.37 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.37 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.37 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 39,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316.44/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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