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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 273.15 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 273.15 and 156.45 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 273.15 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/273.15 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 273.15 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 42,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734.32/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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