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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 272.18 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 272.18 and 109.91 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 272.18 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/272.18 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 272.18 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 29,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,915.30/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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