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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 273.11 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 273.11 and 148.73 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 273.11 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/273.11 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 273.11 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 40,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,618.91/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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