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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 272.61 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 272.61 and 109.02 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 272.61 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/272.61 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 272.61 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 29,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,720.96/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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