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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 272.10 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 272.10 and 153.39 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 272.10 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/272.10 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 272.10 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 41,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.42/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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