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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 272.97 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 272.97 and 132.37 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 272.97 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/272.97 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 272.97 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 36,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,133.04/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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