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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 271.75 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 271.75 and 147.96 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 271.75 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/271.75 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 271.75 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 40,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207.08/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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