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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 272.76 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 272.76 and 154.20 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 272.76 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/272.76 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 272.76 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 42,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.59/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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