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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 273 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 273 and 110.51 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 273 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/273 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 273 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 30,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167.87/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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