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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.17 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.17 and 132.72 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.17 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.17 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.17 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 36,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,254.46/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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