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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 273.22 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 273.22 and 131.62 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 273.22 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/273.22 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 273.22 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 35,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.20/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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