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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 272.94 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 272.94 and 132.52 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 272.94 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/272.94 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 272.94 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 36,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,170.01/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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