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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 272.82 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 272.82 and 151.15 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 272.82 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/272.82 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 272.82 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 41,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236.74/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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