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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 272.58 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 272.58 and 150.94 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 272.58 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/272.58 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 272.58 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 41,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.23/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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