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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 271.99 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 271.99 and 109.76 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 271.99 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/271.99 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 271.99 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 29,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853.62/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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