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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 273 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 273 and 148.56 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 273 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/273 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 273 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 40,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556.88/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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