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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 271.20 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 271.20 and 153.28 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 271.20 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/271.20 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 271.20 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 41,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569.54/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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