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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.05, 272.02 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.05, 272.02 and 150.62 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.05 : 272.02 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.05/272.02 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.05x = 272.02 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.05x = 40,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969.92/197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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