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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 272.81 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 272.81 and 110.36 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 272.81 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/272.81 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 272.81 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 30,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107.31/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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