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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.24 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.24 and 148.40 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.24 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.24 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.24 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 40,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400.42/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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