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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 272.13 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 272.13 and 109.88 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 272.13 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/272.13 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 272.13 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 29,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901.64/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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