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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 272.49 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 272.49 and 150.74 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 272.49 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/272.49 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 272.49 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 41,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073.78/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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