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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 273.12 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 273.12 and 154.08 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 273.12 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/273.12 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 273.12 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 42,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,082.33/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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