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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 271.83 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 271.83 and 157.68 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 271.83 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/271.83 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 271.83 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 42,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862.15/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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