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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 272.13 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 272.13 and 150.65 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 272.13 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/272.13 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 272.13 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 40,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,996.38/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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