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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 273.09 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 273.09 and 132.52 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 273.09 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/273.09 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 273.09 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 36,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189.89/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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