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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 271.86 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 271.86 and 109.70 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 271.86 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/271.86 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 271.86 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 29,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823.04/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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