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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 272.86 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 272.86 and 110.38 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 272.86 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/272.86 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 272.86 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 30,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,118.29/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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