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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 272.64 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 272.64 and 158.80 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 272.64 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/272.64 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 272.64 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 43,295.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,295.23/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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