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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 272.16 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 272.16 and 109.89 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 272.16 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/272.16 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 272.16 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 29,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,907.66/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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