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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.12 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.12 and 142.02 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.12 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.12 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.12 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 38,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645.77/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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