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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 272.94 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 272.94 and 110.47 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 272.94 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/272.94 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 272.94 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 30,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.68/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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