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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 272.98 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 272.98 and 132.41 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 272.98 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/272.98 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 272.98 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 36,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.13/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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