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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 272.49 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 272.49 and 150.78 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 272.49 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/272.49 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 272.49 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 41,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.04/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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