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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.49 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.49 and 110.15 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.49 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.49 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.49 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 30,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014.77/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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