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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 273.03 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 273.03 and 110.53 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 273.03 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/273.03 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 273.03 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 30,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178.14/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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