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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 271.90 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 271.90 and 108.52 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 271.90 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/271.90 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 271.90 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 29,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504.69/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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