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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 271.96 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 271.96 and 148.13 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 271.96 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/271.96 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 271.96 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 40,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284.72/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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