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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.49 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.49 and 150.99 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.49 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.49 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.49 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 41,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.27/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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