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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 272.49 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 272.49 and 142.19 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 272.49 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/272.49 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 272.49 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 38,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743.99/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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