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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 272.44 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 272.44 and 110.11 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 272.44 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/272.44 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 272.44 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 29,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997.01/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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