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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 272.28 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 272.28 and 109.98 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 272.28 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/272.28 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 272.28 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 29,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.99/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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