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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 271.93 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 271.93 and 141.79 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 271.93 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/271.93 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 271.93 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 38,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,556.95/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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