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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 272.93 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 272.93 and 109.26 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 272.93 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/272.93 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 272.93 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 29,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820.33/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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