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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 272.76 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 272.76 and 109.14 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 272.76 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/272.76 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 272.76 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 29,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,769.03/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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