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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.94 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.94 and 110.44 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.94 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.94 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.94 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 30,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143.49/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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