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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.46 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.46 and 141.60 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.46 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.46 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.46 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 38,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,580.34/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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