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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.48 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.48 and 110.14 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.48 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.48 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.48 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 30,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009.72/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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