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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 272.52 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 272.52 and 156.19 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 272.52 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/272.52 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 272.52 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 42,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564.90/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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