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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 273.05 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 273.05 and 156.72 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 273.05 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/273.05 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 273.05 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 42,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791.61/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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