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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 273.33 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 273.33 and 154.23 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 273.33 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/273.33 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 273.33 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 42,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,155.69/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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