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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 271.98 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 271.98 and 152.91 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 271.98 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/271.98 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 271.98 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 41,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588.46/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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