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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 272.68 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 272.68 and 110.26 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 272.68 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/272.68 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 272.68 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 30,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065.02/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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