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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 272.22 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 272.22 and 153.72 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 272.22 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/272.22 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 272.22 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 41,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845.66/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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