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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.82 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.82 and 154.12 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.82 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.82 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.82 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 42,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047.02/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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