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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.15 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.15 and 132.36 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.15 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.15 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.15 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 36,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,154.13/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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