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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.51 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.51 and 153.29 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.51 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.51 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.51 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 41,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,771.70/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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