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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.70 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.70 and 110.29 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.70 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.70 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.70 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 30,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,074.17/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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