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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 272.46 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 272.46 and 150.69 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 272.46 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/272.46 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 272.46 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 41,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,057.00/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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