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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.41 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.41 and 148.23 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.41 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.41 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.41 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 40,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379.80/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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