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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 297.06 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 297.06 and 141.24 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 297.06 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/297.06 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 297.06 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 41,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,956.75/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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