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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 272.63 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 272.63 and 147.87 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 272.63 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/272.63 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 272.63 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 40,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313.06/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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