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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 272.10 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 272.10 and 141.88 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 272.10 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/272.10 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 272.10 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 38,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605.55/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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