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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 272.27 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 272.27 and 150.97 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 272.27 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/272.27 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 272.27 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 41,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104.60/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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