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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 273.01 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 273.01 and 110.50 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 273.01 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/273.01 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 273.01 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 30,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167.61/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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