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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.05, 271.90 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.05, 271.90 and 109.74 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.05 : 271.90 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.05/271.90 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.05x = 271.90 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.05x = 29,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,837.42/197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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