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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.01 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.01 and 157.95 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.01 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.01 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.01 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 42,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,963.19/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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