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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 272.24 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 272.24 and 109.95 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 272.24 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/272.24 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 272.24 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 29,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,932.24/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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