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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.60 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.60 and 148.31 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.60 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.60 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.60 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 40,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,429.31/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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