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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 272.94 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 272.94 and 110.46 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 272.94 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/272.94 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 272.94 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 30,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,148.95/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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