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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 272.12 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 272.12 and 150.24 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 272.12 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/272.12 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 272.12 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 40,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,883.31/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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