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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 272.26 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 272.26 and 141.40 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 272.26 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/272.26 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 272.26 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 38,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496.53/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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