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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 272.50 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 272.50 and 110.09 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 272.50 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/272.50 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 272.50 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 29,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999.93/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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