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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.70 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.70 and 110.25 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.70 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.70 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.70 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 30,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065.18/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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