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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 272.71 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 272.71 and 132.32 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 272.71 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/272.71 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 272.71 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 36,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.29/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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