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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 272.17 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 272.17 and 158.11 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 272.17 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/272.17 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 272.17 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 43,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032.80/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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