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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 273.21 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 273.21 and 156.60 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 273.21 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/273.21 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 273.21 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 42,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784.69/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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