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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 272.66 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 272.66 and 142.47 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 272.66 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/272.66 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 272.66 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 38,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844.86/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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