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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.08 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.08 and 132.42 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.08 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.08 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.08 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 36,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161.25/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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