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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 272.31 and 110.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 272.31 and 110.00 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 272.31 = 110.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/272.31 = 110.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 272.31 × 110.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 29,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952.74/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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