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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 271.62 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 271.62 and 155.79 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 271.62 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/271.62 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 271.62 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 42,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,315.68/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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