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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 272.69 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 272.69 and 110.28 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 272.69 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/272.69 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 272.69 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 30,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072.25/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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