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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 271.87 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 271.87 and 108.49 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 271.87 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/271.87 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 271.87 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 29,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,495.24/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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