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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 272.14 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 272.14 and 156.07 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 272.14 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/272.14 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 272.14 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 42,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473.43/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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