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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 273.12 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 273.12 and 132.47 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 273.12 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/273.12 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 273.12 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 36,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.21/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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