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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.58 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.58 and 110.19 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.58 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.58 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.58 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 30,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035.59/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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