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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.40 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.40 and 148.79 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.40 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.40 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.40 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 40,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,530.40/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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