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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 272.87 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 272.87 and 148.16 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 272.87 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/272.87 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 272.87 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 40,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.31/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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