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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 272.46 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 272.46 and 110.12 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 272.46 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/272.46 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 272.46 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 30,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.93/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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