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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 271.94 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 271.94 and 147.37 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 271.94 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/271.94 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 271.94 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 40,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075.80/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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