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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 273.04 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 273.04 and 109.34 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 273.04 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/273.04 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 273.04 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 29,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854.19/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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