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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.41, 272.29 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.41, 272.29 and 141.27 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.41 : 272.29 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.41/272.29 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.41x = 272.29 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.41x = 38,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465.67/197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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