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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 272.06 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 272.06 and 148.01 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 272.06 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/272.06 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 272.06 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 40,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,265.50/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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