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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 273.02 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 273.02 and 109.32 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 273.02 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/273.02 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 273.02 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 29,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846.55/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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