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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 272.82 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 272.82 and 109.19 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 272.82 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/272.82 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 272.82 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 29,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,789.22/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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