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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 296.18 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 296.18 and 132.86 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 296.18 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/296.18 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 296.18 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 39,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,348.33/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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