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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 272.21 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 272.21 and 109.94 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 272.21 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/272.21 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 272.21 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 29,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924.86/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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