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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 272.95 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 272.95 and 131.44 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 272.95 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/272.95 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 272.95 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 35,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,876.55/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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