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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 272.90 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 272.90 and 110.42 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 272.90 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/272.90 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 272.90 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 30,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133.62/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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