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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 272.66 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 272.66 and 150.92 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 272.66 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/272.66 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 272.66 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 41,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149.85/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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