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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 272.88 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 272.88 and 109.23 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 272.88 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/272.88 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 272.88 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 29,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.00/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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