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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 272 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 272 and 151.04 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 272 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/272 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 272 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 41,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082.88/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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