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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 272.22 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 272.22 and 109.93 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 272.22 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/272.22 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 272.22 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 29,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923.78/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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