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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 271.95 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 271.95 and 153.74 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 271.95 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/271.95 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 271.95 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 41,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809.59/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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