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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 273.07 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 273.07 and 110.58 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 273.07 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/273.07 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 273.07 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 30,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.19/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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