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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 272.26 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 272.26 and 109.98 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 272.26 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/272.26 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 272.26 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 29,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.15/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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