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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 272.25 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 272.25 and 109.94 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 272.25 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/272.25 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 272.25 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 29,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931.17/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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