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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 273.10 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 273.10 and 109.39 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 273.10 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/273.10 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 273.10 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 29,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874.41/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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