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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 272.16 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 272.16 and 157.96 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 272.16 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/272.16 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 272.16 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 42,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990.39/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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