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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 271.80 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 271.80 and 153.28 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 271.80 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/271.80 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 271.80 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 41,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,661.50/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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