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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 271.44 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 271.44 and 150.15 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 271.44 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/271.44 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 271.44 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 40,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756.72/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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