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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 273.35 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 273.35 and 154.19 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 273.35 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/273.35 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 273.35 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 42,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148.91/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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