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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 272.91 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 272.91 and 132.36 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 272.91 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/272.91 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 272.91 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 36,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122.37/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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