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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 273.38 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 273.38 and 156.51 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 273.38 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/273.38 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 273.38 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 42,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785.92/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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