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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 272.84 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 272.84 and 150.22 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 272.84 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/272.84 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 272.84 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 40,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986.02/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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