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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.61 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.61 and 110.22 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.61 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.61 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.61 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 30,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047.07/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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