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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 271.94 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 271.94 and 152.94 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 271.94 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/271.94 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 271.94 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 41,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590.50/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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