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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 273.06 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 273.06 and 109.35 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 273.06 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/273.06 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 273.06 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 29,859.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.11/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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