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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.68 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.68 and 110.28 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.68 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.68 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.68 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 30,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,071.15/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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