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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 271.88 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 271.88 and 153.36 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 271.88 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/271.88 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 271.88 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 41,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695.52/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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