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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 271.50 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 271.50 and 150.43 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 271.50 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/271.50 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 271.50 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 40,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841.75/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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