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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 272.99 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 272.99 and 110.48 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 272.99 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/272.99 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 272.99 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 30,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160.07/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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