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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 272.02 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 272.02 and 148 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 272.02 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/272.02 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 272.02 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 40,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258.22/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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