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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 273.45 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 273.45 and 148.59 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 273.45 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/273.45 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 273.45 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 40,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,631.94/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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