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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 273.10 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 273.10 and 110.56 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 273.10 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/273.10 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 273.10 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 30,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192.98/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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