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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 272.66 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 272.66 and 109.06 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 272.66 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/272.66 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 272.66 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 29,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737.05/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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