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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 273.24 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 273.24 and 156.52 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 273.24 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/273.24 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 273.24 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 42,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,767.52/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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