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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 272.35 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 272.35 and 148.14 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 272.35 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/272.35 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 272.35 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 40,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,346.11/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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