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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 271.98 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 271.98 and 147.88 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 271.98 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/271.98 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 271.98 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 40,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220.40/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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