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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 273.11 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 273.11 and 148.94 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 273.11 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/273.11 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 273.11 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 40,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,677.00/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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