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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 272.73 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 272.73 and 110.33 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 272.73 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/272.73 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 272.73 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 30,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088.94/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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