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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.53 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.53 and 110.19 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.53 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.53 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.53 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 30,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031.24/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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