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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 273.01 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 273.01 and 142.52 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 273.01 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/273.01 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 273.01 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 38,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,909.39/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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